Classic Vibe vs Vintera vs Original - a Vintage Strat Shootout!

[@juliafloridausa]

Classic vibe sound sample 04:55 Vintera sound sample 10:43 Original sound sample 16:32 Blindfold test starting at 21:37

[@chiobarbaso]

Best comment ever

[@beanzmeanzheinz1525]

A god amongst men

[@darrenc8776]

Cheers man. Cut out all the shite

[@Fox-86]

Great thinking Kris

[@fernandes5986]

Classic vibe forever : )

[@ravenpascal8762]

Saving up for a Vintera and I'm already at... $28.66...

[@Spaceman2921]

Haha I'm at £34.76. How does it feel to be poor, loser?

[@migueldospachangas7716]

@@Spaceman2921 Ho Ho Ho, Heej Heej Heej , Ja Ja Ja Well, you should be knowing, Chaiwalla

[@Aron-ru5zk]

Spaceman2921 I’m at £42.57 you peasant!

[@ravenpascal8762]

Yeah... I found a good deal on a pedal, so now I'm at $11.32.

[@Spaceman2921]

@@Aron-ru5zk A seagull stole my wallet so I'm back to square one.

[@benedekgabor.]

Please do a Telecaster version too!

[@shannonhondo260]

The Butterscotch 50's and the 60's Custom Classic Vibe Teles are Legit

[@yonathanalvarez5805]

Here waiting

[@roysiegenthaler1619]

Yonathan Alvarez me too!

[@troyspencer712]

Just bought my 1st ever electric guitar, a Classic vibe Telecaster Custom. Next will be a squire Cv strat, the two color sunburst likely. Starting guitar at 41. Late to the party but least some good value to be had.

[@anthonykueber6098]

I've been at it over 40 years and still don't sound for crap...are you having fun?

[@troyspencer712]

@@anthonykueber6098 a week in now. Im uploading a video of day 1 as I write this. Though my face is one of concentration in the video, it hides the joy im feeling. I'm hooked.

[@troyspencer712]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWKweK1nq9Khr6M

[@anthonykueber6098]

@@troyspencer712 I don't know what style of music you like, but once you've learned a 9th chord and how to play Barre Chords it's all over but the shouting....you'll be singing the blues with the best of them.s There's loads of instructional videos on KZbin that I didn't have access to back in the day. It makes it easier to learn new things now. Try some of the Mexican and American made Fenders if you can before your next purchase. Enjoy.

[@gavinleyfield3195]

Good luck with your journey man! Have fun x

[@mikelee7804]

These classic vibes are phenomenal, I was a bit dubious about the Indonesian made guitars but they are even better than my Chinese made guitars (and they were great) I’ve bought two strats and two telecasters in the last two months, they are definitely keepers, I have been playing for over 50 years and I don’t care about the logo on the neck, I’m glad it says Squier, in years to come these are going to be so collectible, I just can’t believe what I have with these guitars, they sound and play amazing, I just don’t know how they do it but I’m glad they do it, American Strats…. You can keep them! I’ve had so many, the classic vibe is it for me, apologies for the little rant, 🙂🎸 Squier… keep on keeping on 👍

[@anthonyvaccari4607]

Hi there I've recently bought a classic vibe 50s black Strat simply to modify on a budget as a David Gilmour black strat look alike. I was wondering have you ever upgraded the trem block on these and do you know what size I would need.. I'm a novice at guitar tech so any help would be great. The only mods I'm going to do is the blok and the Gilmour switch other than add a black pickguard so should be easy enough, we'll I'm hoping..

[@rolandoperrin]

i think you are right, mine is just as good than my american serie strat anniverssary diamond 2006

[@braveheart4603]

I think the USA strats are tremendous guitars and it's more the high price that creates a way bigger expectation with these higher end models. I've personally never owned a US strat though just MIM guitars but I'm currently on the lookout for a good deal on one of these squier classic vibe stratocasters although I'm also considering a classic vibe tele.

[@AdeleWalsh-ul5co]

Just bought a squire 50s classic Vibe brilliant 👍

[@FrioGamingOverwatch]

Give the video editor a raise, this channel would be nothing without his/ her excellent work.

[@captainhotbunz659]

Classic vibe actually sounded the best to my ears🎸🤟

[@nimrod1975bce]

I was feeling down until I watched this... man, you dudes lifted my spirits with your mirth and Tom foolery... Thank you!

[@mikeh3851]

They had to fire Tom Foolery cause all he did was screw off...

[@rorystorm4284]

Hey, leave Tom out of it!

[@scottmacphee35]

Thanks, fellas. These videos always lift my mood. I love seeing two buddies talk guitars.

[@alexmadworld4691]

I want to see the video where Rob judge a guitar only by smelling it !

[@Mig-El_Romed]

Yes please!

[@ithemba]

Easy with fresh out of the box poly and nitro finishes. Nitro smells quite distinct. Take a new Gibson and sniff it, you'll see. Like window wash or something.

[@elonmust7470]

Maple syrup.

[@ZackRL96]

I do recall this happening during a different shootout involving some Les Pauls. They had to stuff Rob's nose because he immediately recognized a Gibson by its scent.

[@davemoore843]

My Gibbo smells of Vanilla, unlike my missus who smells of ......

[@imranrashid6007]

Always love the editing on the videos

[@robw3872]

just splurged on a 50s classic vibe. Super stoked. Got the white blonde one. Has that semi see-through finish like the older classic vibe tele which I also use to own and miss dearly! It's like being reborn into a strat haha! Im a tele guy, but every guitarist out there needs a strat.

[@oldico5597]

I am planning to build a 1955-style Strat with a fat U-Neck. After seeing your Video I think I'll use a Classic Vibe as the basis. You probably just saved me a lot of money. Thanks a lot.

[@danielmunro3222]

I've owned both the 50s Classic Vibe and now a 50s Original series strat. There is definitely a difference in finish, quality and sound but it's not huge. The original series guitars are slightly breathier and rounder sounding. The wood used is nicer looking. The paint job is nicer (both are two tone sunburst). The neck edges are nicely rolled, the frets well dressed, the pickguard inside is tidier and the electronics are sturdier. The biggest factor for me is the finish. I'm not careful with my guitars. They don't spend much time in their cases. I'm in 4 bands and I teach music too so I spend thousands of hours a year playing. This means they get dropped and dinged - a lot. Because it's a nitro thin finish, the original series strat wears in an eye-pleasing manner. The classic vibe just starts looking ugly as it wears.

[@cliffb2454]

I also have a couple of Mexican Fenders and a 50's original series strat. For me, the neck on the original series is to just perfect.

[@shelloiluk]

Daniel Munro I have the Fender Performer as my learner guitar. Super happy with it and MIA

[@spcwf98]

My 50's original is my favorite strat. I love the chunky neck and I prefer the nitro finish for aging as well. My second favorite is the road worn 50's vintera.

[@markyurick6699]

Just got my fiesta red 50s classic vibe strat today. Straight from fender. I love it. It's spectacular.

[@tituschalk]

It's great having Rob back. Keep up the great work guys!

[@pjo1964]

I have a Candy Apple Red 60s Vibe 2021 Indonesia , love it!!! Had a pro set up and fret work done and it's awesome!!!

[@noska6877]

I just recently got the daphne blue vintera and I gotta say they are such great guitars, the pickups sound great and the neck carve is really comfortable, not to mention the looks of the instrument are phenomenal. The neck on mine is a particularly beautiful example of maple, it has some very light flaming and a small bit of Birdseye in some places

[@peppers515]

Glad they went back to pine for the CV. The ones made of pine always seemed to be more resonant.

[@hawkgeoff]

I would love to see a test where you took three of the same exact guitar model (strats) but have the player think he's going to be playing different models. I believe, in my experience, that there can be significant differences within the same models... Be it variations in the individual pieces of wood, pickups, pots, caps...whatever... which has taught me over the years that there are important elements that you just can't assume based upon a guitars price tag...

[@pjo1964]

The same model can vary in weight by over a few ounces.

[@braveheart4603]

This is exactly why people always advise that if it's at all possible to physically try out the exact guitar you intend to purchase. TBF the quality control these days for the most part is excellent so it's less of an issue than it used to be, even the most expensive ranges in the past were hit or miss depending on the individual guitar.

[@mavrosyvannah]

I like your brand of banter. Nice show three years ago.

[@MrOwenagetv]

I’ve got a 50’s vibe strat and I have to say it’s one of the best guitar purchases I’ve ever made, great value for money

[@JGAbstract]

This is my favorite show of all time. Rob with the blindfold guessing shit mixed with the hilarious random edits and sounds with funny banter. It's always great.

[@dezionlion]

Andertons, please you all are the only people that could do this! Classic vibes with a nitro finish!!! Even if it costed more people would still buy the heck out em!

[@dezionlion]

And you’d be the only people to have them!!!

[@gtrriffs]

Definitely

[@qualaup]

The blue Vintera sounds the be(a)st.

[@mneville1986]

Just bought that exact Fiesta Red 50’s CV Squire and it’s unbelievable. Can’t wait to get the 50’s CV Tele next!

[@coqimsure156]

Bought a squier classic vibe 50s at my first visit to andertons last month, originally went in for the player in white, came out with both of them, and I've got to say the squier is my number 1. Beautiful look, feel and tone.

[@Randorita]

I bought the Tele Vintera 50s modified and love it. I didn't want to wait on the Classic Vibe and I wanted the soft V neck. I really love a V neck on my guitars. It just fits my hand better. Great job!

[@shelloiluk]

Awesome video thanks lads. Earlier this month I got a Fender Performer from Andertons as my first learner guitar along with Marshall combi units. Thanks Andertons I love these fender videos

[@olavjorvik94]

The day Rory gets fired, I’m unsubscribing. What an absolute genius😂

[@slipknotshredder666]

Just got a Vintera 50s Strat in Seafoam Green. Love it. So glad I did.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

Squier, Fender USA, Fender Mexico in order of favorite sound.

[@Lordyosch]

I'm only a couple of minutes in and already I'm thinking about adding a classic vibe strat to my collection!

[@bagel7080]

Did end up getting one?

[@kadewatts2497]

I've been looking at buying a vintera modified and this is like perfect timing thank you

[@brianholden2185]

The 60s modified is amazing... The neck is stand out

[@locutusmdv]

Great video, guys! Thank you for all the fun! Just bought a Classic Vibe...

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

This video cost me $2k :-/

[@peskypesky]

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Every time I click on an Andersons video and Chappers is in it I knock it off immediately. Thank god for Danish Pete!

[@Zeal808]

Wow I love how you still get some of fenders history even with the squiers!

[@dingalsbe88]

You guys really are my favorite KZbin channel.... keep up the GREAT work!

[@bradyhayes7911]

Love the Classic Vibes.. Cant beat the value

[@elnyoutube123]

The neck pickup on the Squire sounds better than all the other guitars

[@etsbenjamindriver]

I agree

[@klashy47]

Definitely!

[@robertgandy4007]

Original 50's is my main now, love it!

[@hahabobblehead2059]

Please do a Tele video like this one with PETE!

[@notarealperson87]

19:16 - the magnificent Rory has given us so many beautiful cuts and edits that the straight jump made me laugh

[@artwizardsam3238]

I already know Classic Vibe is gonna be the best. Atleast value-wise. Edit: I was right!

[@m4ssee]

Hell yeah, love mine. The electronics are pretty noisy but it's still cheaper to mod/fix them than get the Vintera model. The build quality is astonishing for a Chinese guitar.

[@tidesofnight1463]

I really can't hear big difference between the squier bullet and the classic vibe, am I sick? :S

[@datukaruma1563]

Really? because of all the squiers the bullet has the most obvious cheap pick ups, not bad ones but sounds cheap.

[@skillracoonful]

@@datukaruma1563 I believe the bullets are hotter pickups. The classic vibes are vintage output pickups and thus have more clarity and chime. But through a fender twin or deluxe-like amp, you can come close to having a vintage output with a bullet or affinity. Btw I never had any issues with bullet or affinity pickups, surely enough they're not your wax-potted handmade ones but I'm pretty sure they're good enough to keep a beginner busy given the right amp.

[@oskarileikos]

@@skillracoonful well, actually not being wax-potted is more vintage-correct than being wax-potted!

[@chaaaaaaaance]

i love every little aspect of the daphne blue vintera. it’s perfect and so versatile. however, i don’t have the money… i have less than one fourth of the cost of the classic vibe💀

[@terrymlanham]

When Rob first tried each of the three strats, the gold one was tuned down a half step. During the blindfolded comparison the gold one was "magically" the same pitch as the others (A-440). I know they had edits, but it just shows you how honest and great Rob and the Captain are !!! For if the gold strat was still down a half step it would have been cheating ..LOL

[@stephanguitar9778]

He can tell by the necks easily then the tone etc.

[@markmullins2756]

To all the guitar snobs out there he was playing high end starts and was amazed by the way the squier sounded and thought it played better than the rest .....

[@auntjenifer7774]

That squier was screaming at the bride pickup like a telecaster sound which is awesome to my taste.

[@arienboonstra358]

Lee casually doing jokes while Chappers is playing😂

[@christophergregory1205]

Saw your comment literally as he was doing it 😂

[@the1khronohs40]

Great video guys, as always. I greatly enjoyed the editing in this as well! Funny!

[@JesseLeeKing]

That is one of the best gold guitars I've ever seen ... it looks like real gold

[@basildog007]

Waw if I ever get a second strat, it will be a gold one. I could eat one. Salivating right now.

[@Ndlanding]

I had one for lunch yesterday. It tasted of noodles and didn't last long, but it was cheap.

[@VintageSlide]

I had a CV anniversary Strat. Holy shit it was good and beautiful.

[@jeanpierrehidalgocamacho1023]

Nice video! I would be great to see a tele comparison as well!!

[@leightnite3056]

As always, this vid was sweetles! I'd like a pricey one, but instead, that blue, and sounds like the red!

[@MiegmaishMenas]

I have the 60th anniversary CV in Aztec (?) gold. It looks a lot like the Original in this video.

[@jpcrafton69]

I had the same one. Gave it to a friend, so her daughter could get into guitar. Miss it greatly.

[@devindickinson3903]

Rob you should buy that gold strat and put black pick guard on it

[@chickentomato9584]

I wish they kept the amber lacquer on the kneck on the 50s original it would be perfect!

[@SteelSkin667]

2:47 Well, the early Esquire prototype was made of pinewood, but all subsequent production models of Esquire and Teles starting in 1950 were subsequently made of ash, and so were the early models of Strat. Pine is a perfectly suitable replacement, but it isn't particularly historically accurate is or anything.

[@CookinCatWithMesoMatt]

My 50's should be here tomorrow! Can't wait!

[@jackieohehir3259]

Vintera my preferred sound...but classic vibe is great value

[@jonskaptason8840]

Lee: "I just can't get the quality of demonstrators these days..." Best line...

[@graphicnick07]

The classic vibe took the show. When i think of a strat sound, thats it!

[@TheWaveGoodbye-Music]

Ngl Rob played a couple notes and it was really sounding like the lick from octopuses garden

[@maxmorpheus2522]

Once you go Strat you never go back? Although my Supro Westbury wiv da goldfoils can do sweeter overdrive sound but not as versatile. Squier Classic Vibe 50s with the pine body is perfect sound and weight.

[@1FRANZ1L]

Aliso bro

[@serkanonf]

I think this one easy. First guitar vintera has 7.25 radius fretboard. CV has the thinnest profile neck. Original was the smelly one :D

[@zonakmahanta]

Serkan Ön...absolutely...also vintner has a v neck...

[@mariusvermin]

I've been waiting for a classic vibe in LPB for ages, thank god

[@jtoler2444]

Without knowing how vintage pickups should sound, The classic vibe sounds more vintage to me. All three sound good but if I where to put the three up against I would say the vintera sounds more over the top, the american original second and the classic vibe sounds as if it has the less output of the bunch and for my tastes it is better. BUT IN MY OPINION, what defines a great guitar is the whole package. The pickup technology is not a super complicated stuff, hence there are many cheap pickups that sound great, also given the fact that ultimately their job is to amplifily the natural sound of the guitar. What makes an american one better( and still the classic vibe is great) is the construction. Still I own mostly squiers because the unbeatable value.💪🤪

[@janstaugaard4098]

The squier out takes them all💪

[@Bobby_Digital37]

Already got a mint green pickguard waiting for this fiesta red beauty!!!😘

[@YoSSG]

Fantastic video!! Colud u make the same with teles and with player series as well plz

[@basiledaudet5774]

I’m about to work this summer to buy the 70s aged natural

[@kbcarroll]

the original CV50s strat did not have cheap OEM pickups. They were Tonerider Surfari and they are outstanding alnico pickups.

[@fawkesandhound]

I LOSE it anytime Cap grabs something and there’s a honk or squeak!!😂😂😂

[@casualintrovert207]

11:37 I feel like i'm the only one that's going to get this but did lee just hit the woah

[@macdoug1234]

I was going to buy my first ever fender at 56yo. I researched and settled on a mij hybrid 60’s as the guitar to get. I went out to try them out and after comparing sound and playability between the mij, mim and even a mia, I gave up on my fender ownership dream and took a squire cv home saving me $1000. Apart from the the name on the headstock, there wasn’t much difference and the mij was the worst. Had there been 3k difference in quality I would have bought the mia, but there wasn’t any noticeable difference. I wanted fender but I’m not stupid

[@MattH-wg7ou]

No clue why they did away with their outstanding Pure Vintage series, the 56, 59, and 65. Great choices, outstanding job. I'll forever lust after an Olympic White 65 Pure Vintage. Or Sherwood Green Metallic or Sonic Blue 59 Pure Vintage.

[@papashuvitsskateboardforth8399]

20:01 Captain's finest moment

[@superbford]

If you like a slightly bigger neck then moving up to the Vintera 50's is worth it... that soft V is just great feeling... but it does have the vintage radius which is more curved.

[@groteandreas1482]

Where is the Laney la30bl that used to be in the background? That was the reason i watched all these clips!

[@connorruggles8740]

these videos have the best editing.

[@chrisbassman3936]

I own a 50s vintera p bass(75th anniversary) and it is sooo good but the classic vibes aren't too far behind them! The newer vinteras have tim shaw pickups which sounds amazing. At 1100 usd it is a fender that is vintage accurate.

[@tns4421]

True that the american original has stronger tremolo mechnism to get along with 0.11 or 0.12 strings and the neck is thicker anyway to deal with the tension. It is not only a pine or alder with maple. The pickups are better, the tuners and the electronics. The point is how much more we are willing to sped to get that big of a differece in our sound. I like the classic vibe very much.

[@joeybobbie1]

I was really impressed with the Classic Vibe. Of course in the Hands of a Great Guitar Player, just about anything sounds good. But it sounded really good to me, and for the Price. I might Pick one up.👍❤️

[@b-music9329]

The Squiers are a fantastic value for the money. I think there's nothing better in this price range.

[@francisjrn01]

DO A TELE VIDEO! The Classic VIbe 50's and 60's need a video like this!

[@stevepierce5472]

didnt they use Tonerider pick ups,,, ie really quite good!

[@TobyBurt]

I put some city limits in my squier standard strat and it sounds massive. Great pickups.

[@233694]

I have 70's classic vibe hss....I must say it just rocks...full bang for the bucks.

[@kilmerval]

You guys need to do a shoot out of the shapes, like take a shape like single cuts, V's, explorers, and compare different brands takes on them. Like gibson vs. Schecter vs. Ibanez vs. Esp vs. Jackson etc... Great video lads

[@TheNightstalker80]

Why does EVERYONE say that the new Squier CV (made in Indonesia) is worse than the old models from china? People talking about downgraded hardware and electrics, worse wood and also bad finish. Also people say they are more expensive and are now just a bad deal compared to the chinese ones ... Now you guys tell the COMPLETE different ... that's interesting? I can't tell, I just bought a brand new 60s CV (lake placid blue) but I can't compare to any other version. It looks great (too me) and has no issues, ok the screw on the input jack was lose, I had to turn it tight and there's a tiny 1 mm) spot in the paint that's not perfect but that's really everything I was able to find. I bought it at our local store so maybe (or of course) they did a propper setup before putting it on display but that's why you should buy at a trustworthy local store if you can... but really this guitar feels and looks just great for what it is and what it costs. I know you can get much better stuff and also you can get pretty good ones for low prices from Harley Benton but if you want something as original as possible for as little as possible money I THINK these are just pretty much bang for the money. I oringally looked for an Affinity or even Bullet but the Affinitys where out of stock and the Bullets felt a bit too cheap, don't get me wrong, they felt good but the look of the CV just cought my eye and I couldnt stop liking it ;-)

[@AnderDoUrden]

I just want to say that a few weeks ago I went to a store with the idea of buying a Fender Precision. I had the budget for an American Professional (the old American Standard) but my eyes were fixed on a "Player" (the Mexican one, the former "Standard"). After two hours I went home with a Squier Classic Vibe 60's. It's unbelievable how good this bass is. I spent a couple of hours fine tuning it. Relief, action, intonation (then I removed a shim under the neck pocket), intonation again, then I went on smoothing the edges with a sanding block. I think at least 40% of the price difference is in that loving care cause now it plays like a dream, the action is amazing (I managed to reach the perfect dynamic balance, with the "raspy" sound when you dig in that I learned from Scott Devine). Just for pure fun I bought 2 CTS 250k Pots, a new 0047 capacitor and the Quarter Pounder from Seymour Duncan. I rewired the whole thing using the typical Precision diagram and I slapped on it a TusqXL nut. There was no need in my opinion to change the electronics and the pickup, I did it purely for the sake of doing it cause I saved hundreds of euros in the first place. No need to change the bridge and tuners in my opinion cause they work just fine. Well now it's simply the best bass I own in terms of playability, looks (it's the Olympic White with Laurel fretboard) and personal "psychological" satisfaction. And I own a Sterling Ray 5, a Fender American Standard Jazz Bass, a Yamaha TRBX505 and a Japanese made Ibanez SDGR 5 from the '90s. I don't think I'll ever "NEED" to buy an American Fender instrument after this experience. I'll buy another Classic Vibe 60's Precision (for a heavy relic project) and a Classic Vibe Jazz to see if it beats my American one once I'm done with a similar procedure. I bet it will

[@TheNightstalker80]

@@AnderDoUrden Hey man, that's cool! It's good to hear that not only the guitars but also the basses from the new CV series seem to be pretty decent instruments. I'm no professional musican, my son and I startet playing not so long ago so I wanted something that's easy and nice to play but at a moderate price so I can change later if I feel the need. Originally I wanted to buy one for me and my Son but honestly, we both use the CV now because it's such a joy to play this instrument. If I'd go to buy a second one for me I think it has to be another CV model, I'd be massively disappointed if I get anythin else and it's not that good. Even as a beginner player I do know quite a bit about instruments and guitars, I learned so much about it in the past and even if I never played a very expensive Model next to the Squier I can tell, from all I know, this is beautiful ;-)

[@Nate-tq8wu]

@@AnderDoUrden I love my Squier Precision CV 70s. Light, beautifull. Changed the pickup for a Fralin... Sounds thunderous. And, it play/feels better than the last Mex / US / Vintage 60s P bass (!!!) I played on.

[@cbeserra]

Hard to believe Classic Vibe can get better.

[@jadmcgregor]

I love how Chappers just gives it a huge sniff!!!

[@GhostCabinet]

Got a classic vibe strat for £299. Couldn't be happier with it. Just gotta pick it up from the shop tomorrow.

[@johnwriterpoet1783]

It was very enjoyable!

[@rveurope]

Nice review..love it! that classic vibe has really cool tones for the buck! mid year Santa Claus put a daphne blue hss strat with a baked neck in front of my door..addictive....never seen those on a show..?!?

[@shirtsguitar]

Classic vibe 😍

[@gtrriffs]

💯💥

[@daddio307]

Hey fellow Andertons lovers!!!! Just a quick aside - I just discovered Joss over on his new GAK channel doing a review on the new Tonemaster amps, and he was playing some totally sick jazz stuff. Very delightful and good to see he's still around. Sounding amazing. If you miss him, stop by and say hi :-)

[@Flatpicknation]

Waiting on that classic vibe fiesta now. Damn they have been out of stock for long in Sweden. Screamed like a gal when i found a B stock.

[@jessiesmullet9954]

This video made my day.

[@effess8698]

awww man that gold one is a beauty

[@jerrylee087]

Love the CV but the vintera really got me!🤘😊